programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fox Nation has in the recent past been known best for lifestyle programming for conservative set, offering everything from nature documentaries to Clint Eastwood movies. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 July 2025

By October, however, PBR had pulled its programming from Merit TV, saying the network had yet to pay rights fees. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025

With affordable and accessible programming rooted in real-world experience, Valdez is helping to shape a new kind of youth education that blends creativity, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy. —Katie Salcius, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

The Main Prison offered more programming and educational opportunities than the outer camps, and after three months away, Calvin was eager to return. —Literary Hub july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming

Rhymes for programming

• programing
• amang
• cramming
• damming
• damning
• hamming
• jamming
• lambing
• ramming
• slamming
• diagramming
• reprograming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs